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1. Visit Abo Ruins Salinas National Monument ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Visit Abo Ruins Salinas National Monument
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2. Explore Aztec Ruins National Monument ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Explore Aztec Ruins National Monument
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3. Stroll through Bandelier National Monument

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Stroll through Bandelier National Monument
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4. View the houses in Chaco Culture National Historical Park

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View the houses in Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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5. Follow the trail at El Morro National Monument

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Follow the trail at El Morro National Monument
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6. Take a self-guided tour of Fort Union National Monument

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Take a self-guided tour of Fort Union National Monument
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7. Stop by the visitor center at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

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Stop by the visitor center at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
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8. See the exhibits at Jemez Historic Site

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See the exhibits at Jemez Historic Site
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9. See the ruins of a historic village at Pecos National Historic Park

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See the ruins of a historic village at Pecos National Historic Park
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10. Step back in time to 1300s at Quarai Mission Ruins

Step back in time to 1300s at Quarai Mission Ruins
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11. Access the ruins at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

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Access the ruins at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
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12. See replica indigenous dwellings at Salmon Ruins Museum

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See replica indigenous dwellings at Salmon Ruins Museum
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13. Take a day trip to Guadalupe Ruins from Albuquerque

Take a day trip to Guadalupe Ruins from Albuquerque
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14. Tour Puye Cliff Dwellings

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Tour Puye Cliff Dwellings
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15. Visit the ruins dating to the 800s at Una Vida

Visit the ruins dating to the 800s  at Una Vida
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16. See an amazing views of the Rio Grande from Coronado Historic Site

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See an amazing views of the Rio Grande from Coronado Historic Site
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17. Explore Pueblo del Arroyo

Explore Pueblo del Arroyo
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18. Visit the unique ruins at Kiowa National Grassland

Visit the unique ruins at Kiowa National Grassland
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New Mexico’s Pueblo indigenous people cultures are known for their unique apartment-like dwelling villages constructed of adobe, which were often constructed on rock ledges or steep-sided mesas. Today, a large number of national parks, monuments, and heritage sites preserve the ruins historic indigenous villages and Spanish missions throughout the region.

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